The Chicago Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals in the second game of their four-game weekend swing, 3-1. The Cubs pitching staff shut down the Washington hitters all day, only allowing the Nationals to get on the board on a James Wood eighth inning solo home run.
It has been just under eight years since veteran starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks started Game Seven of the 2016 World Series, a game the Chicago Cubs would win, giving the club its first World Series championship since 1908.
Jameson Taillon scattered two hits across six scoreless innings as the host Chicago Cubs topped the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday afternoon. Taillon (11-8) walked two and struck out four while throwing 50 of his 80 pitches for strikes.
The Chicago Cubs aren't officially eliminated from playoff contention, but they aren't playing for the NL Central title any longer after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched on Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs are in an interesting spot and could be one of the most active teams in baseball this winter.
The Chicago Cubs have lost a former key piece to their bullpen for the remainder of the season. On Thursday, it was announced that Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather would miss the rest of the 2024 season and undergo knee surgery on Friday.
The Chicago Cubs got the scoring early at Wrigley Field Friday against the Washington Nationals. After holding on to a 7-6 victory in the series opener
Dansby Swanson is staying hot to close out the year.
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Hayden Wesneski from the 15-day injured list on Friday following his recovery from a right forearm strain. In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated right-hander Shawn Armstrong for assignment.
Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the second of four games against the
Entering the season, the hopes were high for the Chicago Cubs. At the very least, they were expected to compete in the National League Central. Not only did they not win the division, but the Cubs are currently 11.0 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers, who clinched the division once again earlier this week.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Thursday at Wrigley Field. With the win, the Cubs are 78-75 on the season. Though they have a solid chance at finishing over .500, the Cubs will miss the playoffs again this year despite investing in manager Craig Counsell, Cody Bellinger and Shota Imanaga over the offseason.
Following Wednesday’s loss at Wrigley to the Oakland A’s, the Milwaukee Brewers officially clinched the NL Central title despite manager Craig Counsell‘s move to the friendly confines.
The Chicago Cubs won a back-and-forth contest with the Washington Nationals Thursday night. The opener of this four-game series was a tight game throughout, with the Cubs pulling out the 7-6 win after a two-run seventh-inning rally gave them the lead.
Dansby Swanson collected three hits and four runs and Cody Bellinger had three RBIs to lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
The past few years have been challenging for right-hander Kyle Hendricks but he’s not thinking about stepping away from the game.
After a breakout season in the minor leagues this year, Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw faces his toughest challenge next spring. Shaw topped Baseball America’s Hot Sheet this week with an outstanding hitting performance.
Chicago Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather has been hit by injuries on repeat throughout his career.
With series losses to the Rockies and Athletics, it's pretty much over for the 2024 Chicago Cubs. There's nothing else to call this season but a colossal failure from top to bottom. The 2023 season should have been motivation to add more talent during this past offseason.
The Chicago Cubs fell in the second game of a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics, 4-3. Each team had a player hit two home runs, with Shea Langeliers making the difference in this game by driving in three runs on his two bombs, while Ian Happ carried the load for the Chicago offense with two solo home runs.
In 2021, the Chicago Cubs shook up the baseball landscape by trading away some of their most beloved stars, signaling the beginning of a rebuild. Among the big moves was the trade that sent Javier Báez and Trevor Williams to the New York Mets.
Michael Busch has established himself as a highly skilled and promising first baseman, demonstrating a remarkable blend of power, plate discipline, and defensive prowess.
In all honesty, the Cubs‘ playoff chances have been next to nil for some time. Barring a near miraculous turn of events, the Cubs will miss the playoffs for yet another year.
MLB announced Monday that Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch earned National League Player of the Week honors. In six games last week, Busch posted a .478 batting average while smacking four home runs and two doubles with 11 RBIs, a walk, and seven runs scored.
DENVER — There are plenty of ways for Chicago Cubs fans to see the impact that Cody Bellinger has had on the franchise since signing with the team after six memorable seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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